Damon Smith, Extension Field Crops Plant Pathologist A new UW Extension disease fact sheet on Aphanomyces root rot has recently been developed and ready for download. The fact sheet describes symptoms of Aphanomyces root rot, …
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5 Free apps for Wisconsin crop production
by Roger Schmidt, IPCM computer specialist These five free apps help Wisconsin farmers and crop consultants quickly do calculations and find answers concerning crop and pest management. The apps all use University of Wisconsin science …
Vegetable Crop Update 2/9/15
The 1st issue of the Vegetable Crop Update is now available. Click on the link below to view this update. [wpfilebase tag=file path=’vgu/Veggie Crop Update, February 9, 2015.pdf’ /]
UW-Madison/Extension Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic (PDDC) Update 2/14/15-2/20/15
Brian Hudelson, Sean Toporek and Joyce Wu The PDDC receives samples of many plant and soil samples from around the state. The following diseases/disorders have been identified at the PDDC from February 14, 2015 through …
Wisconsin Crop Manager issue 2-12-15
The current issue of the Wisconsin Crop Manager is now available. Click on the link below to view or download this issue. [wpfilebase tag=file path=’wcm-pdf/WCM2015/WCM_2_2015.pdf’ /] This PDF contains all on the articles that have appeared …
Managing Corn Rootworm in 2015
Bryan Jensen, UW Extension and IPM Program You are probably aware that Bt CRW hybrid field performance issues are occurring. Several states in the Midwest, including Wisconsin, have experienced control problems for several of the …
Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic Update, Feb 6
Brian Hudelson, Sean Toporek and Joyce Wu UW-Madison/Extension The PDDC receives samples of many plant and soil samples from around the state. The following diseases/disorders have been identified at the PDDC from January 31, 2015 …
Webinar series on irrigation and water management
UW Extension is setting up a Professional Development opportunity on Irrigation systems and Irrigation water management to help us all increase our knowledge about how to use water efficiently. Irrigation has been a hot topic …
How Much Yield Loss Occurs with Corn Hybrids Sold as Organic?
Joe Lauer, Wisconsin Corn Agronomist Farmers growing corn for the organic market often get a premium and rightly so. Organic farmers are required to go through a certification process that requires a fee and extra …
Do We Grow Another Bushel or Save a Buck?
Joe Lauer, Corn Agronomist To read the full 5 page article, see http://corn.agronomy.wisc.edu/AA/A122.aspx. Summary The obvious answer is, “Yes!” Most of us try to do both. However, the predictions for the 2015 cropping season are for …